At a Glance
Median Income
$89,000
$33,420 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
Zillow: $322,958
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.5% smoking rate
How Chapman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chapman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chapman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapman residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,420. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chapman is $114,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,958. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
17.8% of adults in Chapman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population325
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$33,420
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$554M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent$1,563
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$322,958
Housing Units115
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation1,765 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chapman was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.